Covid-19

Statement on the re-opening of showrooms

“The fact that retail showrooms must remain closed until April at least, is deeply disappointing given these facilities are Covid-secure”

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Comment on tier 4 COVID-19 restrictions

UK Automotive is already counting the cost of prolonged lockdowns across the country

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UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme

UK Automotive launches Safe Harbour scheme to secure supply chain and save jobs.

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New SMMT Apprentice Support Programme now accepting applications

SMMT steps in to save automotive apprenticeships with new Covid salary support scheme for SMEs.

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Response to CBI Brexit survey

“A comprehensive FTA with the EU that’s tariff and quota free is essential if we are to have any chance of recovery.”

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Response to Chancellor’s statement

“The Chancellor’s Job Support Scheme is welcome and should provide temporary relief for the automotive sector, which has been so badly hit by the pandemic.”

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UK Auto calls for restart support as Covid crisis threatens one in six jobs

New SMMT survey reveals a third of workforce still on furlough with up to one in six jobs at risk.

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UK Auto calls for car showrooms to re-open

New calculations reveal the £61m cost a day of keeping UK car showrooms shut, through lost tax income and essential furlough funding.

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Automotive guidance for aftermarket providers

Automotive aftermarket sector ready to keep millions of British vehicles roadworthy as SMMT launches Covid-19 guidance.

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Guidance for UK automotive manufacturing restart

Automotive manufacturing sector ready to ramp up production, as SMMT publishes safe restart guidance.

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